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Description:
- All-new 1/350 scale model of the Japanese Battleship
Yamato as she appeared in her last and final sortie to Okinawa. The original
was a motorized kit that was released in 1979 and followed up by a non-motorized
version in 2005. The latest model version is based on the latest research
information that Tamiya's model makers have been able to find. Items such
as the hull and superstructure have been given new details based on new information
gathered and new information discovered about the Yamato.
Specs and Features:
- New Tool 1/350 scale assembly kit of the Yamato
- The model may be assembled as either a waterline or full-hull
display model.
- New parts: the ship's foredeck, sides, and stern have
new details based on the latest research.
- The included small screws allow secure attachment of
the hull and deck.
- 90% of the deck components are molded separately to allow
greater realism. Separate parts also make it easier for modelers to paint
and finish. These parts include; superstructure details and anti-aircraft
guns.
- Main gun turrets can be rotated freely. They feature
interiors as well as turret mount details below the deck level.
- Poly-caps enable the switching of gun barrel parts for
different display poses. The choices are; (30-degree or 3-degree elevation)
- The Canvas covers at the base of the main guns and sand
bags for the AA gun positions are made with elastomer. The use of elastomer
plastic depicts those parts more faithfully and naturally.
- Rotation and gun elevation of secondary armament and
both 12.7mm and 25mm AA gun mounts is possible.
- Mast components are made from ABS plastic for greater
durability and are less brittle.
- Photo-etched parts for ladders and radars included.
- The model is equipped with metal propeller shafts. Poly-cap
attachment allows the rudder to be movable.
- Reconnaissance seaplanes and various small boats equipped
on the Yamato are included.
- The boat hangar door may be depicted in either open or
closed position.
- Degaussing cables specific to the Yamato are planned
to be included with the kit. (tentative).
Separate Detail-Up Parts Available:
- Tamiya (#78026)1/350 Scale WWII Japanese Navy Utility
Boat Set.
- Tamiya (#12642)1/350 Scale Photo-Etched Handrail Set
A.
- Tamiya (#12643)1/350 Scale 46cm Gun Barrels & Projectiles.
     
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